The Department of Agriculture is procuring duty pistols for the Mounted Patrol Inspectors of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to enhance safety and operational consistency during horseback river patrols. This acquisition aims to support the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program, which addresses significant infestations that threaten animal health and the cattle industry. The procurement is set aside for small business concerns, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
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The work involves procuring standardized duty pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors to improve safety and operational readiness.
This requirement supports the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP).
Veterinary Services serves as the Nation’s veterinary authority, safeguarding animal health and supporting the safety and availability of animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics.
CFTEP has worked to eradicate cattle fever ticks since 1906.
Recently, infestations have increased significantly.
These ticks transmit bovine babesiosis (cattle fever), a disease historically responsible for substantial economic losses within the U.S. cattle industry.
To support Mounted Patrol Inspectors (MPIs) conducting horseback river patrols and operating in areas where threats to personnel may arise, USDA seeks to procure standardized duty pistols to improve safety, readiness, and operational consistency.
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